Poll Results RE: High Stakes Testing & NCLB

Though not experimental and only 38 people responded, the results are interesting. Those 38 people who responded have strong opinions regarding high stakes testing.

For the statement: The young people I know enjoy high stakes tests and they think they provide valuable information about them as learners.

One (1) or 2.6% respondent STRONGLY AGREE with the statement.

None (0) or 0% AGREE with the statement.

None (0) or 0% replied DON'T KNOW.

Four (4)  or 10.5% DISAGREE with the statement.

Thirty-three (33) or 86.8% STRONGLY DISAGREE with the statement.

The total % = 99.9%

Though 38 responded to the above statement, only 35 provided information about who they are. Who are those 35 who responded to the statement? Highlights are:

Twenty-nine (29) or 82% are educators.

Seventeen (17) or 48% are students in elementary school. Wonder what middle and high school students think. 

Twelve (12) or 34% attend college or a trade school. 

None (0) or 0% love NCLB and high stakes testing.

Twenty-five (25) or 71% question the value of NCLB and high stakes testing.

Thirty three (33) or 87% have either a Master's or Doctorate degree. 

None (0) or 0% is neutral. 

Twenty-two (22) or 62% say they work actively to debunk NCLB and high stakes testing.